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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1944
Page
1
Column by Harry Boyd critiques the new basic gasoline cut west of the Alleghenies. He argues explanations are vague and claims past excuses were phony. The piece questions fairness, urges transparency, cites Bowles on black market drains, and notes OPA's role in limiting production and price ceilings for crude oil.
Joseph Eastman ODT head dies. City council meets Iowa highway commission to discuss postwar street and highway plans for Cedar Rapids. A federal aid bill could fund up to 75 percent of project costs with states and cities covering the rest. Cedar Rapids would receive about 290000 dollars annually, 870000 over the period.
Albert Beckner and Lloyd Selby, trusties at the Iowa men’s reformatory, hid under two cars in the C. E. Gordon garage in Marion after the stolen Purcell car struck a tree. Highway patrol officers W. R. Eicher and M. G. Swords captured them at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. The escapees had locked farm manager W. E. Purcell’s wife in a basement during their breakout.
Ickes urges a price increase but senate gridlock blocks a bill. OPA and administration agencies oppose raising the price to avoid cheap gasoline, arguing it would burden consumers and drain production. Critics say subsidies may fix the damage of restrictive policies while transportation limits linger. Citizens are urged to protest and push representatives to act.
The Senate sends a measure to the House letting servicemen vote by federal ballot if state ballots are unavailable. Presidential veto possible, reducing federal vote impact. Iowa and other states already act to fulfill ballot duties. Army psychiatrists in the South Pacific urge thorough precombat exams to prevent mental breakdowns.
Cedar Rapids city voters renominate all five veteran commissioners in a low turnout primary of 3,735. Mayor Hahn leads over Meek. Burgus unopposed. Williams and Benesh win easy majorities. Stefan loses several precincts to Stastny. Martin narrowly beats Kopp for safety post. Stastny tops Stefan in key precincts. Wagner rear-guards.
Denver AP reports seven men on snowshoes started Wednesday from Rico Colorado to attempt a 20 mile hike to reach four persons marooned in a railway motor car near 10 200 foot Lizard pass.
New Hampshire results show six of eleven Republican delegates will back Wendell Willkie with four unpledged wins, two Dewey pledges, and three unpledged. Seven at large seats split with four unpledged pro Willkie, two unpledged, and one Dewey pledged. MacArthur pledges failed. Democratic slate backs Roosevelt.
Iowa weather stayed erratic with a miscalculated cold wave and rising Mississippi levels. Rain and mist coated roads northwest of Atlantic to Waterloo while flood fears grew for Keokuk Quincy Hannibal and Louisiana as Cedar Rapids logged light showers and high 50s readings.
Second Lt. Wayne Hockett of the paratroops, a former Cedar Rapids resident and son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Victorine, is listed as missing in action since January 25. He jump mastered in the paratroops after serving in Tunisia and Salerno and later commanded a company during an attack.
STOCKHOLM AP Finland's parliament voted to continue wartime stance and veto a proposed Red Plan amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision reinforces Finland's position in the war and impacts allied plans and regional security.
The fourth escape from the reformatory since New Year’s Day led to an investigation ordered by Governor B B Hickenlooper. The inquiry, prompted by a break from inside the prison, concludes this week after weeks of testimony from reformatory employees, former employees, and citizens.
The selective service tightened occupational draft deferments for men under 26, extending rules to ages 23 to 25. State directors may grant exceptions while a plan to ration deferments by plant need is considered to protect essential war production and keep key technicians from enlistment. President Roosevelt supported the idea and emphasized allocation based on current production demands.
Kentucky Democratic leader Thomas Rhea said President Roosevelt supposedly does not want to be a candidate but questioned the accuracy. Rhea stressed he did not discuss politics with Roosevelt and remarked the president might prefer to stay home if conditions allow.
Allied air power unleashed 1400 tons of bombs on Cassino in a three thousand sortie operation aimed at destroying every building and driving German forces from the fortress town. Lt Gen Ira C. Eaker directed air fleets while ground troops pressed the advancing Fifth Army on the Rome highway.
United States heavy bombers attacked Brunswick in western Germany in a medium sized force. The mission reported 36 enemy interceptors shot down with three US bombers and five fighters missing.
Washington AP The War Labor Board rejected AFL demands for a higher wage ceiling. The three way decision blocked the AFL petition to modify the Little Steel formula, denied a public hearing, and refused a general wage stabilization study for congressional briefing. AFL and CIO backers found no support from industry or public members.
The House approved the compromise soldier vote bill by 273 to 111 and sent it to President Roosevelt for signature or veto. Sources indicate the measure would affect military voters and is awaiting presidential action.
New York prosecutors arraigned 41 year old Arthur E. Setaekell on charges related to buying or receiving $6,000 in property that allegedly induced a former associate into a dispute. The case centers on illegal acquisition and inducement with details pending further proceedings.
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